I am a secondary school teacher at Agrupamento de Escolas À Beira Douro, Gondomar, in the outskirts of Oporto, the second largest city in Portugal. It lies lies in the north next to the river Douro. The school has a water sports centre and a protocol with the Ministry of the Sea. Besides, we are a member of "Escola Azul", a project related to the protection of the seas and rivers. In addition to being an English teacher, I am a Director of Studies and the Coordinator of the Directors of Studies for secondary school level, so I am a member of the Pedagogical Council at my school. I have already been involved in Erasmus KA1 and KA2 as well as eTwinning projects. I have been awarded both a national and a european Quality Label for a project with special needs students.